Chalamet and Butler Share Their Musical Conversations
During the filming of ‘Dune: Part Two,’ actors Timothée Chalamet and Austin Butler formed a strong bond over their shared love for music. In an exclusive interview with Fox News Digital, Butler expressed his admiration for their conversations, stating, “I loved those conversations.” Chalamet also confirmed their musical connection, saying, “Absolutely, I’ve been picking his brain nonstop.”
In a lighthearted moment, Chalamet jokingly added, “Subtext, stop calling me. Leave me alone.”
Chalamet’s Appreciation for Butler’s Performance
Chalamet further praised Butler’s acting skills, stating, “He just delivered this incredible performance.” He expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to work with Butler and learn from him, adding, “I mean, he has the chemistry tools in front of him, and can I tinker with them?”
Butler’s Experience Playing Elvis Presley
Austin Butler had previously portrayed Elvis Presley in an epic biographical drama directed by Baz Luhrmann. Reflecting on the experience, Butler described it as “so much fun” and a privilege to take on a role that was vastly different from his previous work. He expressed his love for trying new and challenging roles, stating, “I’m always looking for ways that I can do something that I don’t even expect and that is scary in some way and challenging, and this was so fun. We had so much fun.”
Preparing for Intense Battle Scenes
Both Chalamet and Butler faced intense battle scenes in ‘Dune: Part Two.’ They underwent months of training before arriving on set in Hungary. Chalamet revealed that Butler had more fight scenes than him, but they both dedicated themselves to learning and rehearsing their respective sequences. Zendaya, who also stars in the film, captured their rehearsals on film, adding to the excitement. On the day of filming, they both gave their all, delivering powerful performances.
Discovering Feyd-Rautha Harkonnen’s Fighting Style
Butler’s character, Feyd-Rautha Harkonnen, is a trained assassin seeking revenge and control. Butler shared that he had to figure out the details of Feyd’s fighting style, exploring moments of grace and brutality. He described the process as experimental, aiming to find Feyd’s unique conversational fight style.
‘Dune: Part Two’ Premieres Soon
The highly anticipated ‘Dune: Part Two,’ directed by Denis Villenueve, is set to premiere in theaters on March 1. Fans can expect a thrilling continuation of the story, with Chalamet and Butler’s performances sure to captivate audiences.
